Tricks of the trade to bring your garden to life
From fleece and plastic to mulch and seaweed, simple ways to give your plants a boost
Spring into action: Plant these bulbs now for beautiful flowers this summer
It’s not too late to plan for a gorgeous garden this summer-autumn
Small can be bountiful: Growing your own veg without a big garden
Some crops don’t need much space and can even thrive inside on a sunny kitchen ledge
Five of the best vegetables to grow for your supper
Jerusalem artichoke, kale and potatoes are some of the more resilient vegetables to grow
It’s cold, wet, dark and dismal. Let’s get gardening
What you do in the garden now can lay the foundations for a year of homegrown beauty
Great gifts for gardeners: Tools, plants and knowledge
From gardening gloves and houseplants to roses, there is something here for everyone
Gardening: Understanding magic of seasonal light is key to growing happy plants
Autumn’s naturally dwindling light levels causes a reduction in chlorophyll in plants
Gardening: Ornamental onions bring jewel-like colours to the garden
Alliums are easy to grow and most are tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions
Gardening: Plant now for strawberry heaven next summer
A mix of strawberry varieties carefully selected can extend the harvesting season
Just moved into a house with a wild garden? Here’s how to tackle it
It can be tempting to ruthlessly prune overgrown plants but don’t be too hasty
Gardening: New TV series aims to explore what we want from our gardens
New RTÉ series, Ireland’s Garden Heroes’ features 18 gardeners and their owners
Inspiration for the allotment and kitchen garden
At this time of year it’s important to keep tomato plants well watered and fed
Grow some joy: Eight inspirational jobs to get stuck into in your garden
Now is a good time to sow seed for half-hardy, fast-growing annuals
How to fight garden pests without poisonous chemicals
‘Much of modern gardening is about helping nature maintain a healthy balance’
Gardening: Nurture fruit and veg seedlings now for delicious produce later
Heat, good light levels, sufficient moisture and good quality compost are all important
Gardening: Ten jobs for over the Easter break
March is a great time to mow the lawn – or a great time not to mow it
Gardening: Practical advice on self-sufficiency for growers
Laitenberger gives dirt-under-the-fingernails guidance in ‘The Self Sufficient Garden’
Gardening: Ten jobs to do in February including planting 'apples of love'
Early tomatoes can be sown in a pot on a windowsill or in an electric propagator
10 quick ways to get your garden in shape right now
Feel like getting your hands dirty? These pointers will kick-start your garden's return to loveliness
Brexit disrupts plant and seed supplies to Irish gardeners
‘We’re holding off taking orders until things become clearer’: some British suppliers suspend mail service
2020 was the year many people unearthed their love of gardening
The pandemic’s black cloud came with a silver lining: the joy of digging and planting
A gardener’s gift guide: bamboo shoots, fire pits and online courses
No idea what to buy for the gardener in your life? Let us plant some ideas in your brain
Ten things to do in the garden now to give you a lovely spring
Enjoy your garden through the cold months while laying the groundwork for spring
Season of mellow fruitfulness: grow your own fruit
October/November are the ideal months to start growing apples, pears and plums
Move over potatoes – it’s time to plant onions, garlic and rhubarb
Use potato beds to plant for spring colour and summer flavour
Plant bulbs now to nourish bees and bring spring joy
In gardening, September is the month of reckonings and new beginnings
Polytunnel gardening could be your great escape
On rainy days a polytunnel offers warmth, seclusion and a leafy refuge
Make the cut: How to get great garden plants for free
If we have learned anything, it’s a new appreciation for traditional propagating skills
Want to get children into gardening? You could start with sunflowers and a snailery
Here are some fun ways to share the special magic of gardening in the months ahead
Veg out: May is the perfect time to sow carrots, peas, beans and more
Many different kinds of vegetables can be sown directly into the ground now
From cosmos to dizzy dahlias, the flowers to grow now for summer magic
If you have a sunny spot to spare, these are the flowers to plant out
Carry on gardening: eight tips to help you garden through the crisis
It’s a spring like no other but there are still seeds to be sown and plants to be tended
Coronavirus: Supply chain shortages leave gardeners waiting for seeds
Online orders for Irish seeds rise dramatically in wake of Covid-19 restrictions
Gardening for beginners: How to sow and grow for the first time
By late spring you’ll have hordes of baby plants ready to be planted outdoors, all for the price of a few packets of seeds
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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